Short Shorts

by Coranth


10. Nightmare Moon is sentenced to 'death' by tickling.

Every bit the Solar Princess of Equestria, Celestia stared down at Nightmare Moon from on high as the Dread Mare stood before the Court. "Read the charges," she boomed.

At her side, Twilight Sparkle nodded before reading from a prepared scroll, "The Accused Mare henceforth known as Nightmare Moon stands before this court charged with attempting to usurp the Solar Throne. She also stands accused of attempting to darken the Principality of Equestria under Eternal Night."

A severe frown etched upon her muzzle, Celestia nodded her thanks to Twilight before returning her attention to Nightmare Moon. "How do you plead?" she boomed.

Nightmare Moon sneered at the Solar Diarch. "Hah!" she crowed. "Not guilty!"

"As I expected from one such as you!" Celestia replied. "There is only one sentence for unrepentant ponies like you..." and here, she leaned forwards, menacingly. "Death," she uttered softly, "... by tickling! Get her, boys!"

"What?" shrieked Nightmare. "No No! NO! AIIIEEEEEEE!" But it was already too late. Daniel and David leaped from behind the Solar Throne and proceeded to tickle Nightmare Moon until she was upon the floor, wriggling and writhing beneath their attentions, utterly hapless with laughter! "Ah... Ah-ha-ha-hah! Mercy, mercy, stop! I - ha-ha-ha - I won't do it again, I swear!"

Celestia raised a hoof and the two humans ceased their relentless attack. Daniel returned to his place at Celestia's side, whilst David remained where he was, gently stroking Luna's muzzle and cheeks whilst she caught her breath.